STAFF at the Co-op in Crook have raised £82 for a charity which helps children with speech and language problems.
Worker Elizabeth Arrowsmith suggested the charity, Afasic, would be a good recipient for the Christmas collection.
Her nine-year-old son, Gary, who collected the cheque yesterday on behalf of Afasic, is one of thousands of youngsters who has a speech and language impairment.
The charity offers a national helpline, local support groups, publications, fact sheets, conferences for parents, young people and professionals, and support for research and development.
Anyone who would like to know more about Afasic, or who is concerned about their child's communication problems, can contact Janine Curd, the charity's North-East and Cumbria development officer, on (01287) 209882.
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